Opd Equipped Cylinder - Fontana Forni 8070-1PRO User Manual

OPD Equipped Cylinder

OVERFILL PREVENTION DEVICE
1. The standard for outdoor gas appliances, ANSI Z21.58/
CAN/CGA-1.6, requires that appliances be used with
cylinders equipped with an Overfill Prevention Device
(OPD).
2. The OPD is designed to reduce the potential for the
overfilling of propane cylinders, thus reducing the
possibility of relief valve discharges of raw propane.
The OPD causes a slower purge/fill operation.
Some consumers have been advised by filling
stations that these cylinders are "defective." This is
not a defect. Some propane filling stations may not
be aware of this device and its effect on the purge/fill
operation.
3. New OPDs coming onto the market have technology
that allows for much greater BTU outputs which will
decrease the amount of time it takes to purge a
cylinder.
IDENTIFICATION
To identify these cylinders, the OPD handwheel has been
standardized to the shape shown.
Hose & Regulator
All models are equipped with a hose and regulator with a
QCC®-1 Quick Closing Coupling.
The QCC® coupling contains a magnetic Flow Limiting
Device which will limit the flow of gas should there be a leak
between the regulator and the appliance valve. This device
will activate if the cylinder valve is opened while the
appliance valves are open. Be sure the appliance valves are
off before the cylinder valve is opened to prevent
accidental activation.
The QCC® coupling incorporates a heat sensitive hand wheel
that will cause the back check module in the QCC® cylinder
valve to close when exposed to temperatures between 240°
and 300°F. Should this occur, do not attempt to reconnect
the hand wheel. Remove hose/regulator assembly and
replace with a new one.
The pressure regulator is set at 11 inches WC (water column)
and is for use with LP gas only. The hose and hose couplings
comply with CGA Standard CAN 1.83. No modifications or
substitutions should be attempted.
Protect the hose from dripping grease and keep the fuel
supply hose away from any heated surface(s), including the
base casting of the barbecue.
Inspect the seal in the QCC® cylinder valve when replacing
the LP gas cylinder or once per year whichever is more
frequent. Replace the seal if there is any indication of cracks,
creases, or abrasion.
Inspect and clean the hose before each use. If the hose is
cracked, cut, abraded, or damaged in any way, the hose must
be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation.
For repair or replacement of the hose/regulator assembly
(see page "component list"), contact our support team.
CONNECTION
1. Be sure cylinder valve and appliance valves are "OFF."
2. Center the nipple in the cylinder valve and hold in
place. Using your other hand, turn the hand wheel
clockwise until there is a positive stop. Do not use
tools. Hand tighten only. When making the
connection, hold the regulator parallel to the cylinder
valve, so as not to cross thread the connection.
3. Leak test connections. See "Leak Testing." (page 6)
4. Refer to lighting instructions. To avoid activating the
Flow Limiting Device when lighting, open cylinder
valve slowly with the appliance valves off. If the Flow
Limiting Device is accidentally activated, turn off
cylinder valve and appliance valves, wait 10 seconds
to allow the device to reset, open cylinder valve
slowly, then open the appliance valve.
DISCONNECTION
Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling nut
before moving cylinder from specified operation position.
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